Porsche Cars North America has issued a recall for the iconic Carrera GT due to a suspension issue that could increase the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall notice states that the spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles do not meet Porsche’s life durability expectations.
The carmaker says that the material used doesn’t provide sufficient resistance to intergranular stress corrosion when exposed to salt and mechanical stresses. This could led to cracks or fractures in the spherical joints and possibly the wishbone. Porsche says that the component could fail without warning but notes drivers may be alerted to the issue due to increased noise and vibration levels prior to a failure.
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Porsche first became aware of a potential issue in August 2019 due to an isolated case of a Carrera GT experiencing broken spherical joints. Over the following year, Porsche analyzed 20 other Carrera GT models and did not detect any issue, not even for vehicles driven in areas with road salt. However, after more cars and parts were analyzed from other markets around the world through 2021 and early 2022, Porsche found that the joints did not have enough corrosion resistance. It then conducted driving tests and simulations to confirm the fault and issued the recall.
A total of 489 Porsche Carrera GT models built between December 19, 2003 and October 27, 2005 are being recalled. Owners will be notified by June 2. The unavailability of replacement parts means Porsche will inspect the spherical joints of impacted models and if this inspection shows no signs of abnormality, vehicles will be returned to customers. If an abnormality is found, Porsche will inform the owner of an impacted model to not drive it. Once replacement parts are available, the brand will inform owners and replace the joints free of charge.
